Antecedents of burnout and turnover intentions during the COVID-19 pandemic in critical care nurses: A mediation study
Canadian Journal of Critical Care Nursing
; 33(3):6-16, 2022.
Article
in English
| CINAHL | ID: covidwho-2144837
ABSTRACT
Background:
Nurses working in critical care environments have experienced a great deal of psychological stress during the successive waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. Identifying factors that contribute to burnout and turnover intentions are important to retain intensive care unit (ICU) nurses.Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to identify factors that are directly and indirectly associated with burnout and turnover intentions in ICU nurses.Methods:
A cross-sectional design was used with survey data during the peak of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected through an online survey and analyzed using mediation analysis. A total of 236 ICU nurses across Canada participated in the study.Results:
The results indicate that burnout mediates the relationship between moral distress, organizational support, resilience, and turnover intentions. Moreover, 49% of the participants were considering leaving. The reasons were related to lack of administrative support, poor work environment and safety concerns.Discussion:
Organizational support and individual resilience can both play a role in turnover intentions through the prevention of burnout symptoms. Managers at all levels play an important role in mitigating the harmful effects of the pandemic.Conclusion:
The pandemic has had a serious psychological impact on ICU nurses. Targeted interventions are needed to support this group.
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Language:
English
Journal:
Canadian Journal of Critical Care Nursing
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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